98940 ZIP Code — Ronald, WA

Kittitas County, Washington

ZIP code 98940 is located in Ronald, Washington, within Kittitas County. It covers approximately 159.85 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98940

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $485,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($118,298) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98940 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

409

population

159.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ronald	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	159.85 sq mi
Water area	7.59 sq mi
Latitude	47.4057
Longitude	-121.0952
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	21.9%	5.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$118,298

Median household income

$102,459

Per capita income

$485,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

893

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

55–59

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	409	100.0%
65 and over	158	38.6%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	395	96.6%
Two or more races	14	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	21.9%	5.3%	10.6%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 32.0%

$200k+ 28.2%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	32.0%
$200k+	28.2%
Median income	$118,298

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 58.5%

$500k–$1M 41.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$485,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	73.5%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	38.3%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	18.1%
Cohabiting couple	59	22.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	70	27.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	45.2%
Average household size	1.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.8%	0.0%
Married	17.3%	27.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.9%	32.6%
Divorced	0.0%	40.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 71.4%

Other services 28.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.8%
Service	43.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.6%
Other means	28.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	68.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.0%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	409	100.0%
Born in same state	409	100.0%
Born in different state	293	71.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	13.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98940

What city is ZIP code 98940 in?

ZIP code 98940 is primarily assigned to Ronald, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98940 in?

ZIP code 98940 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98940 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 98940 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98940 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 98940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98940?

The median home value in ZIP code 98940 is $485,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98940?

The median household income in ZIP code 98940 is $118,298, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98940 in?

ZIP code 98940 observes the PST timezone.